Aspire 8943
The handsome 18.4" Aspire 8943G is a first-class multimedia center that delivers the ultimate high-definition personal-theater experience. Movies played on Blu-ray Disc shine with razor-sharp visuals, accompanied by eloquent Dolby® surround sound. Behind the curtain is a Intel® Core i5 processor running the show, while encore-deserving usability technologies put you in the director's chair.
Ultimate Multimedia Magnate
A brilliant, CineCrystal™ edge-to-edge display with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution is your ultra-clear window to creation and efficiency. In accompaniment is an optimized Acer CineSurround sound system with a subwoofer and five speakers built in, along with Dolby® Home Theater® v3 for studio-quality sound. What's more, a Blu-ray Disc™ drive plays the latest HD content; and HDMI™ connectivity lets you take your HD enjoyment to an even bigger screen for the best in cinematic entertainment.
Top-notch multitasker
Behind the scenes is a Intel® Core™ i5 processor and DDR3 memory, giving you the power to smoothly engage in multiple applications at the same time. On top of that, ATI Radeon™ HD graphics with Microsoft® DirectX® 11 support immerse you in detailed gaming worlds and make your creative ideas spring to visual life. Additionally, expansive storage space on up to two 640 GB hard drives lets you keep everything you want, without worry.
Universal Communicator
Connect to the Internet at super-fast speeds with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ wireless when you're out, and wire up with ultra-quick Gigabit Ethernet at home. Bluetooth® makes it easy to connect to other devices for cordless sharing, while eSATA accelerates large file transfers and FireWire connects to the latest digital camcorders. And, enjoy using the built-in 1.3 MP Crystal Eye webcam and digital microphone for clear, quality video chats.
In the director's chair, with style
The convenient dual-mode touchpad doubles as a multi-gesture touchpad as well as media console. Control the show with touch-sensitive buttons that take you straight to your favorite movies or music. In addition, the scrolling volume wheel puts sound management at your fingertips. Rounding out the package is the Aspire 8943G's chassis design, featuring an elegant balance of contrasts, including glossy and matte finishes, and silver and black tones.
Software:
"Productivity
• Acer eRecovery Management
• Microsoft® Office Trial (Service Pack 2)
• Microsoft® Works SE 9
• Adobe® Flash® Player 10
• Adobe® Reader® 9.1
• eSobi™
• Google™ Setup
• Google Toolbar™
• Norton™ Online Backup
Security
• Acer Bio-Protection
• McAfee® Internet Security Suite Trial
Multimedia
• Acer Arcade™ Deluxe
• Acer InstantOn Arcade
• NTI Media Maker™
Gaming
• Oberon GameZone
Communication and ISP
• Acer Crystal Eye
• Microsoft® Silverlight™
• Skype™
• Windows Live™ Essentials — Wave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery, Live™ Messenger, Movie Maker, Writer)"
*Features may vary depending on model. Please check Detailed Specifications to confirm individual features.
| Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core (i7-720QM, 6 MB L3 cache 1.60 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.80 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 45 W) |
| 18.4" (Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD) |
| Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit |
| 4GB (DDR3 1066MHZ) |
| 640GB |
| Blu-Ray (Blu-Ray HD Play back + DVD-RW & CD-RW) |
| Dedicated (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 with 1GB Dedicated RAM) |
| Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless) |
| 10/100/1000 Gigabit Fast Ethernet |
| Integrated Webcam |
| 5-in-1 card reader (SD//MS/MS-Pro/MMC/xD-Picture card™) |
| 5x USB 2.0 Ports |
| Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR included |
| Dolby Home Theater True 5.1 Sound with Cinebass Booster |
| 1 External VGA Port |
| Kensington lock slot |
| 2.5 Hours |
| 1x HDMI Port |
| IEEE 1394 port |
| Fast infrared (FIR) port |
| 1x eSATA Port |
| Yes |
| 12 Months Acer Collect & Return |
| 2-3 Hours (up to 3 hours with power management) |
| 4-5 Kg (This Model 4.79 Kg) |
| Finger Print Reader |
Please note: Battery life depends on usage. We quote maximum battery life as stated by the manufacturer. Some Laptops may achieve substantially less whilst running demanding applications.